Honey-Basted Grilled Peaches

Kids love summer fruit! These grilled honey basted peaches turn a simple fruit into a warm, sweet, and fun treat! Grilling brings out the natural sweetness of juicy peaches while the honey creates a delicious caramelized coating. Served with creamy Greek yogurt, this easy recipe makes a perfect kid-friendly snack, dessert, or summer treat. Be […]

Crispy Baked Vegetable Chips

Crispy baked zucchini and yellow squash chips are the kind of healthy snack kids don’t even realize is good for them! Even picky eaters get excited when veggies turn into crispy “chips.” I have no reference for the recipe since it’s such a simple recipe that I have been making these vegetable chips for kids […]

Salad in a Jar: A Nanny’s Own Meal Prep Hack

For nannies who pack lunch on the go, like me, these Glass Salad Mason Jars with Dressing Cups are a game-changer. I have been dieting this year and lost a lot of weight. These 32-ounce glass jars have helped me keep me on track and continue eating healthy, low calorie, high protein, and high fiber […]

Homemade Fruit Leather

Homemade fruit leather is the snack that feels like a treat but quietly wins at nutrition. It’s simple, customizable, and a fun way to use up ripe fruit before it turns into a science experiment on the counter. It is simple to blend fresh or frozen fruit, spread, bake, peel, and cut into strips. Children […]

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl

This Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bowl is always a kid favorite because it’s naturally sweet, colorful, and fun for them to build. The fresh bananas, juicy berries, and tiny chia seeds create a mix of textures kids love, while the warm drizzle of peanut butter makes it feel like a cozy treat. It’s a healthy, high […]

Cheesy Carrot Bites

Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside, these carrot bites are a kid-approved favorite that sneak in veggies in a fun, savory treat. This fun carrot recipe is from the feeding tiny bellies web site. A pro tip is to remove as much moisture from the carrots as possible. Excess moisture will […]

Fruit Kabobs

The little ones in your care will love making fruit kabobs. Just clean and cut up the kids’ favorite fruits and have them put them on skewers for a refreshing summer snack on a stick.  You Will Need:  Strawberries, Hulled Cantaloupe or Honeydew Melon, Chunks  Pineapple, ChunksKiwi, PiecesBlueberries, Raspberries, BlackberriesBamboo Skewers  What to Do: As an […]

Chicken, Corn, and Fresh Veggies Dip

Rather than just serving kids store bought salsa with tortilla chips after school, I made this vegetable and protein packed dip for them to enjoy. I call it a dip but it is chunkier than a dip so we had to use a spoon to serve it. You can serve this recipe with tortilla chips, […]